The Mash

I’ve always heard that brewing is really just cleaning and chemistry, but after our latest brew day at Boneshire Brew Works, I would like to add that it also involves a lot of creativity and problem solving. There are challenges to brewing in different spaces and different types of beers that often have complicated or expensive fixes. It’s really cool Read More

It’s been a while since I’ve posted up here in StoutsAndStilettos.com. A long while! Me, Tierney and Colleen N., along with our friends Sara and Jimi, have been working day and night on the final touches of Harrisburg Beer Week 2017. And, the kick-off day is almost here! April 21, 2017. We can’t wait to get our ‘9-day Celebration of Read More

Who says you can’t have kiddos and have a good time, because they’re lying! Harrisburg Beer Week is less than a month away, so it’s time to start planning. No need to get a sitter, bring the fam along to these family-friendly events: Friday: Noon – Brewhouse – Rubber Soul Firkinstock – FIVE firkins The Brewhouse is always a favorite Read More

There’s something comforting about a bowl of steamed mussels served in a flavorful sauce with plenty of crusty bread. Although most steamed mussels call for white wine, I’ve seen a few recipes that use beer. I love to experiment in the kitchen, so I decided to get creative and develop my own beer-steamed mussels recipe. Some people find cooking mussels intimidating because Read More

Sip, Sense and SAVOR America’s Premier Craft Beer & Food Pairing Event Returns to the District For its 10th year, SAVORSM: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience, presented by the Brewers Association (BA), will take place in Washington, D.C. Hailed as the nation’s premier craft beer and food pairing event, SAVOR brings thousands of craft beer lovers and foodies Read More

It’s Baaaaaack! The sixth installation of the highly praised and well attended, Meeting of the Malts is slated for March 30th (Thur) from 6-11pm. If you’ve never taken part in the event, you can expect great beer, great food, tons of networking and an insider look at industry trends and predictions. Dick Yuengling (D. G. Yuengling & Son), Jim Koch Read More

I’m so far behind, but there are only so many hours in a day. While I’ve definitely still been drinking, I’m not doing my part in telling you about it. Let’s get back to it! Tonight I got home and made dinner, set myself up on the couch to work on Harrisburg Beer Week items, and was interrupted by the Read More

For Valentines Day, each writer was challenged to proclaim their love to their favorite beers. These are their interpretations of the idea. We hope you enjoy! I can see you across the bar from me and I can’t take my eyes off of you, mesmerized by the simple idea of having you. I wasn’t expecting to see you here. In fact, Read More

For Valentines Day, each writer was challenged to proclaim their love to their favorite beers. These are their interpretations of the idea. We hope you enjoy! Roses are Red Violets are Blue Beer I can’t have Oh how I love you. Why you ask? Simple, because I can’t have it, and when you can’t have something you want, you crave it Read More

For Valentines Day, each writer was challenged to proclaim their love to their favorite beers. These are their interpretations of the idea. We hope you enjoy! Good morning my beautiful coffee stout, You combine two of my favorite things: coffee and beer. I can drink you first thing in the morning, or with a huge scoop of ice cream in the Read More